Travis Bazzana named All-Star as rookie for Guardians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Travis Bazzana received his first All-Star selection while playing for the Cleveland Guardians on July 4, 2026. Voted in by his peers, Bazzana becomes one of only four Guardians rookies to achieve this honor. In his 57 games this season, he has recorded a.255 batting average, seven home runs, and 12 stolen bases. Bazzana expressed surprise at the selection, attributing his success to his brief but impactful time in the majors since being called up on April 28. He joins teammates Cade Smith and Parker Messick as All-Stars, with everyone looking forward to the festivities in Philadelphia.
- •Bazzana has a.255 average and seven home runs in 57 games.
- •He was called up to the majors on April 28, 2026.
- •Manager Stephen Vogt praised Bazzana's adjustment to the leadoff role.
- •Bazzana is the third rookie All-Star for the Guardians in team history.
- •The All-Star Game will take place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians' Travis Bazzana earns All-Star nod as rookie, was 'speechless'
"Travis Bazzana didn't open the season in the majors, but he still did enough to earn an All-Star selection via the players' vote as a rookie.
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